Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Ritz cracker crust, topped with a creamy, savory sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
For the Sauce:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- â…› cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cracker Mixture:
- In a shallow dish, mix crushed crackers with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- In separate dishes, place sour cream and cheese.
Coat Chicken:
- Dip each chicken breast half into sour cream, coating all sides.
- Then dip into the cheese, followed by the cracker mixture, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
Bake:
- Place the coated chicken into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Prepare Sauce:
- While the chicken is finishing cooking, place the sauce ingredients (cream of chicken soup, sour cream, butter, and milk) into a small pot.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until well combined.
Serve:
- Pour the sauce over the baked chicken and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a variation, use different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- To ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
